In the middle ages Catholic pilgrims from all over Europe walked well over a thousand kilometres to the Cathedral at Santiago de Compostella, the supposed burial place of St. James.
Once over the Pyrennes and into Spain, all the routes converged for the westward journey across northern Spain. These days it has become a very popular hike, either as a pilgrim or just as a walker. 70 000 people do at least a portion of the trip each year, many on bicycles too. We followed the whole Spanish route in Homer over a period of a few days, visiting all the landmarks of the route. In Santiago, we walked the last 3 kms - so I do not think we will receive much pardon for that. Homer on the other hand should be going straight to heaven.
Once over the Pyrennes and into Spain, all the routes converged for the westward journey across northern Spain. These days it has become a very popular hike, either as a pilgrim or just as a walker. 70 000 people do at least a portion of the trip each year, many on bicycles too. We followed the whole Spanish route in Homer over a period of a few days, visiting all the landmarks of the route. In Santiago, we walked the last 3 kms - so I do not think we will receive much pardon for that. Homer on the other hand should be going straight to heaven.
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Hi Neil and Gail,
living some beautiful places in Europe through your eyes - glad you are still having so much fun - need some more photos of how long Neil's hair is and what you both look like !! Cannot be too many wrinkles !
At least the weather must be better than here !
We are looking forward to SA end of Sept.
lots of love to you both,
Nikki and Paul xx
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